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Yehor Soboliev and his son Mykhailo in military gear as the teen signs a contract with Ukraine’s Armed Forces’ drone systems unit.

Yehor Soboliev’s 18-Year-Old Son Joins the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Yehor Soboliev reveals his 18‑year‑old son officially joined Ukraine’s Armed Forces, signing a contract with its elite drone forces after building homemade UAVs and flying hundreds of missions. EMPR.media
Oct 31, 2025
Illustration of Ukrainian officials in power with shadowed Russian influence symbols and offshore networks illustrating infiltration concerns.

Indirect Signs of Russian Influence in Ukrainian Authorities

New investigation exposes how Ukraine’s elite circle may carry indirect Russian influence — including money, offshore ties, and elite friendships that raise national security red flags.
Oct 30, 2025
Damaged battlefield drones and PLA “Molniya” and “Darts” models grounded amid debates over corrupted procurement and tactical failures.

Quantity Over Quality: Corruption, Populism, and the Sabotage of Ukraine’s Drone War

Ukraine’s drone war is undermined by corruption and populism: mass production over quality, showy systems with little impact, and scrapped advanced projects reveal why Kyiv’s drone edge is slipping.
Oct 30, 2025
Fire Point’s drone assembly facility and executives amid controversy over overpriced military drone contracts and opaque ownership.

Ukraine Magic: From Film Shoot Organizer About the President to Official Owner of Fire Point

Once a film shoot organizer linked to the president’s circle, Fire Point is now at the center of a multi‑million dollar drone procurement audit — raising corruption, ownership and overpriced arms questions.
Oct 28, 2025
NABU investigators reveal corruption scheme in Ukraine’s defense drone procurement involving inflated contracts and embezzlement

NABU Uncovers $2.2 Million Corruption Scheme in Ukraine’s Defense Drone Procurement 

A NABU investigation exposes a $2.2M corruption scheme in Ukraine’s defense drone procurement, revealing bribery and inflated contracts during wartime. Who was involved—and what comes next?
Oct 28, 2025
Aerial view of luxury estates tied to Ukraine’s political elite at the center of the “Dynasty” $2B corruption probe and NABU backlash.

The Dynasty: How the President’s Inner Circle Hid $2 Billion — and Is Now Trying to Bury NABU

Explosive investigation reveals Ukraine’s elite allegedly hid $2B in war-era mansions — now efforts to bury the anti-corruption NABU probe are shaking Kyiv’s political core.
Oct 23, 2025
Map visual of Timur Mindich’s international diamond network from Kyiv to Russia and offshore hubs, tied to corruption and war-era profits. EMPR.media

Timur Mindich’s Diamond Empire with Russia

Shocking investigation reveals how a close presidential ally built a diamond empire across Ukraine, Russia, and offshore hubs — still profiting despite war and raising corruption alarms.
Oct 23, 2025
Yuriy Kasyanov speaking about political pressure, his fight for justice, and controversy over his unit amid Ukraine’s war politics and public debate.

Kasyanov: They Declared War On Me, But I’ll Keep Fighting For Justice

Yuriy Kasyanov says political rivals have “declared war” on him, vows to fight for justice and revive his unit, even challenging rivals to prove who’s more effective.
Oct 21, 2025
Illustration of Tomahawk missiles and battlefield gear highlighting the analysis argument that missiles alone won’t end the Russia–Ukraine war.

Tomahawks Won’t Bring Peace: The Harsh Reality of Ukraine’s War

Tomahawks won’t end Russia’s war, argues analysis — true battlefield change requires manpower, autonomous AI drone swarms, and a shift in strategy, not missiles alone.
Oct 20, 2025
Yuriy Kasyanov speaking about corruption in wartime Ukraine after his drone unit was disbanded and urging Ukrainians to unite and seek justice.

Yuriy Kasyanov Exposes War Corruption and Calls on Ukrainians to Stand Together

In a candid interview, Yuriy Kasyanov reveals wartime corruption harming volunteers, threats against him and his family, and calls on Ukrainians to stand together for truth and justice. EMPR.media
Oct 20, 2025
Yuriy Kasyanov describes how Ukraine’s wartime system gained power and turned it against his volunteer unit after its destruction. EMPR.media

Kasyanov: War Gave Ukraine’s System Power – and It Used It Against Me

Yuriy Kasyanov says Ukraine’s war has given the system boundless power — and now that power is being used against him after his volunteer unit was wiped out and sidelined. EMPR.media
Oct 19, 2025
Yuriy Kasyanov speaking in interview about exposing defense sector corruption after dismantling of his volunteer drone unit in wartime Ukraine. EMPR.media

Kasyanov: I’m Not a Politician – I’m an Engineer Who Won’t Stay Silent About Corruption in Wartime Ukraine

Engineer‑soldier Yuriy Kasyanov condemns corruption in Ukraine’s defense sector after his volunteer drone unit was shut down, calling for truth and accountability amid wartime. EMPR.media
Oct 19, 2025

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